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AIIEA urges goverment to extend RoDTEP benefits to DFIA exporters

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-18T11:11:52+00:00

The issue has become particularly serious following the recent issuance of recovery notices to DFIA exporters, directing them to return the benefits claimed under the RoDTEP scheme

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Зеленський розглядає звільнення Сирського і вже підшуковує нового головкома, - FT

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-18T11:02:00+00:00

Президент шукає кандидатуру, яка зможе забезпечити плавну передачу повноважень і водночас зберегти надійну оборону вздовж 1200-кілометрової лінії фронту.

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What will Keir Starmer do next?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-18T11:00:02+00:00

Outgoing PM has joked about cookery classes and cutting hedges, but does the international stage beckon?As his time in Downing Street comes to an end, Keir Starmer has been joking with friends about what he might do after he stands down as prime minister.He has teased that he might take a cookery course. “He needs it, he only makes two meals,” one friend said. Another not entirely serious suggestion was cutting his father-in-law’s hedge in the expectation that if he did well, he could graduate to lawns. Continue reading...

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White House backs Argentina players over Falklands banner in World Cup semi-final

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-18T10:54:07+00:00

White House Fifa taskforce chief defends Argentina footballers, saying US believes in free speechThe White House has backed Argentina’s footballers who displayed a banner supporting their country’s claim to the Falklands Islands after their World Cup semi-final victory against England.In a fractious match in Atlanta on Wednesday, some players held up a banner after Argentina’s 2-1 win that said: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” – using the country’s term for the South Atlantic islands. Continue reading...

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"Тільки дурні не бояться": українці навчились жити під постійними атаками дронів, - CNN

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-18T10:54:00+00:00

Люди змінюють звички, встановлюють системи виявлення дронів і навіть слухають радіо, яке перериває ефір, щоб попередити про небезпеку.

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Allarme uomini di pietra, nei sentieri di montagna sono un meme. “Così è troppo: ambiente a rischio”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-18T10:49:47+00:00

L’altolà del club alpino austriaco, ripreso dal Cai altoatesino. L’abitudine di costruire le minisculture sul culmine dei grandi itinerari escursionistici sta diventando un tormentone come quello della monetina alla Fontana di Trevi o quello dei lucchetti sui ponti. “Spostare sassi priva piante e piccoli animali del loro habitat”

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Vizhinjam Port to launch full EXIM operations from August 18

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-18T10:47:02+00:00

The launch of EXIM services, part of the State Government’s 100-day action plan, will establish Vizhinjam as a comprehensive export-import gateway

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Andy Burnham considers radical shake-up to cut energy bills

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-18T10:45:01+00:00

Labour leader examining proposals to overhaul gas standing charges and make heat pumps cheaper to run than boilersAndy Burnham is considering radical plans that could cut household energy bills by £130 a year and make running a heat pump cheaper than a gas boiler.In his speech on Friday as he became the new Labour leader, Burnham promised to reduce the price of “essentials”, and a cost of living package is expected to be one of his first announcements in Downing Street. Continue reading...

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Тільки пильне око знайде дивного кота серед сотні інших за 11 секунд: складна головоломка

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-18T10:41:00+00:00

Якщо ви успішно виконали завдання, ваш мозок навчений фільтрувати зайву інформацію та зосереджуватися на тому, що дійсно важливо.

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ICICI Bank Q1 net profit jumps 13.88% to ₹15,440 crore

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-18T10:13:48+00:00

The bank’s standalone net profit rose 15.95% to ₹14,804 crore for the April-June quarter, up from ₹12,768 crore a year earlier

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L’Allemagne et la France relancent une coopération « réaliste » sur la défense

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-18T10:11:59+00:00

Après l’échec du projet d’avion commun SCAF, Paris et Berlin ont annoncé, lors d’un conseil des ministres franco-allemand, une série d’initiatives pour entretenir la coopération sur des sujets stratégiques, dont la dissuasion nucléaire et le spatial.

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Poultry sector growth plan risks UK national security, campaigners warn

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-18T10:00:01+00:00

Government’s food security push is said to rely on animal feed imports with vulnerability to supply chain shocksThe government’s planned poultry sector growth plan is a risk to national security, campaigners have warned.Earlier this month, the environment secretary, Emma Reynolds, told the Groundswell agriculture festival that the key to improving food security was consuming more homegrown produce, and said this was why the government had set up the Farming and Food Partnership Board, whose members include industry leaders such as the president of the National Farmers’ Union and the chief exec

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Arizona teen hailed for helping save woman with dementia wandering in 103F heat

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-18T10:00:01+00:00

Fire crew in Gilbert to honor Royal Cothrun, 14, for helping elderly woman who became disoriented amid heatwaveAn Arizona fire department is formally honoring a 14-year-old boy who recently helped save an elderly woman with dementia after she wandered miles off course amid potentially lethal temperatures, saying the teenager demonstrated “heroism … quick thinking and compassion”.Royal Cothrun was riding his bicycle in June in the town of Gilbert when he encountered Theresa Morgan as she struggled to walk through 103F (39.4C) heat with a grocery bag dangling off one arm and a purse on the other

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ICE, datacenters, voter suppression: key issues expected to draw thousands in US to protests

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-18T10:00:01+00:00

Demonstrations planned across the US this weekend will focus on three issues likely to define the midterm electionsThousands of Americans are expected to take to the streets this weekend in mass protests around issues likely to define the midterm elections: widespread violence from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, voter suppression and datacenter construction.The protests – some recently planned in response to last week’s ICE shootings, others an annual event with new urgency – will take place not just in big cities and progressive towns, but also in rural and red areas. Co

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Thousands in US expected to protest against ICE, datacenters and voter suppression this weekend

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-18T10:00:01+00:00

Demonstrations planned across the US this weekend will focus on three issues likely to define the midterm electionsThousands of Americans are expected to take to the streets this weekend in mass protests around issues likely to define the midterm elections: widespread violence from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, voter suppression and datacenter construction.The protests – some recently planned in response to last week’s ICE shootings, others an annual event with new urgency – will take place not just in big cities and progressive towns, but also in rural and red areas. Co

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Here’s the latest.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-18T09:26:43+00:00
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Giappone, pochi eredi maschi per il trono: una legge allarga la successione, ancora escluse le donne

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-18T09:15:06+00:00

Secondo la norma approvata ieri dal Parlamento, potranno mantenere il loro titolo anche se sposeranno persone prive di rango nobiliare. Per contrastare il progressivo ridimensionamento della famiglia imperiale potranno essere “adottati” i membri di undici rami cadetti, a condizione che siano celibi e senza figli

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